elektrisch
electric
adjective e-LEK-trish Less Common
Origin: from Greek elektron 'amber'
Also means
electrical
Usage Note
elektrisch means 'electric' or 'electrical', as in elektrischer Strom ('electric current'). Distinguish it from elektronisch ('electronic', concerning circuits and devices). The colloquial die Elektrische once meant the tram.
Examples
"Das ist eine elektrische Zahnbürste."
Natural Translation
That is an electric toothbrush.
Literal Translation
That is an electric toothbrush.
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